TRITONMUN XXI LOGISTICS PACKET - APRIL 18TH -19TH, 2020 - UPDATED: November 20TH, 2019
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UPDATED: November 20TH, 2019
TRITONMUN XXI
LOGISTICS PACKET
APRIL 18TH -19TH, 2020
MODEL UNITED NATIONS AT UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Upper Secretariat Biographies………………………………………………........................ 2
Hotel Information…………………………………………………………………………... 4
Schedule…………………………………………………………………………………..... 5
Committee Rooms………………………………………………………………………….. 6
Maps and Directions………………………………………………………………………... 7
Parking Information……………………...……………………………………………….. 8
Directions to Opening and Closing Ceremonies……………………...…………………… 9
Conference Map……………………...…………………………………………………… 10
Meeting Room Locations……………………...………………………………………….. 11
Attire………………………………………………………………………………………... 12
Waiver……………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Price Center Food Court……………………………………………………………………. 14
Position Paper Information…………………………………………………………………. 16
Rules of Procedure…………………………………………………………………………. 19
Specialized and Crisis Committees Delegate Manual……………………………………… 28
Contact Information………………………………………………………………………… 31
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TRITONMUN XX – FALL 2019 UPPER SECRETARIAT
AUSTIN LE – UCSD CO-SECRETARY-GENERAL 2019-2020
Mr. Le is a joint bachelor’s/master’s student at UC San Diego. He is
pursuing a master’s in International Affairs. Elected as UCSD’s Co-
Secretary-General for the 2019-2020 school year, he has been participating
in Model United Nations for ten years. When Austin is not watching The
View or The Walking Dead, he loves traveling and stuffing his face with
delicious food.
MEGAN TRAWICK – UCSD CO-SECRETARY-GENERAL 2019-2020
Megan Trawick is a fourth-year, studying Political Science and Critical
Gender Studies. She spends her time planning her future tiny home and
going to the beach. After several years of being a delegate and chairing
committees, she is excited for this new challenge!
ALEXANDRA VIGNAU – UCSD DIRECTOR-GENERAL 2019-2020
Ms. Vignau is a fourth-year BA/MIA International Studies-Political
Science & Economics major. She loves participating in Model UN and is
thrilled to continue her role as Director-General for the coming year. She
enjoys long walks at La Jolla Shores and sipping on lavender tea lattes.
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ABBEY REUTER – CO-UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF LOGISTICS
& UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF SPECIALIZED BODIES
Ms. Reuter is a second-year Political Science-International Relations major with a proposed
second major in Critical Gender Studies. She hopes to pursue a career in nonprofit management,
specifically focused on women issues on the international stage. She is from the small town of
Petaluma, California in the lovely Sonoma County.
VANESSA MORALES – UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF LOGISTICS
Ms. Morales is a second-year International Studies-Political Science major. She is originally
from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico which is known for its vibrant mariachi music. In her free
time, Ms. Morales enjoys practicing Spanish with students and learning the culture of both
those around her and in the community alike.
JULIE SHIN – UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF INTERNAL RELATIONS
Ms. Shin is a third-year International Business major from sunny Los Angeles. She recently
came back from a summer study abroad in Ireland and is excited to start another year of MUN.
Ms. Shin enjoys baking alongside the show Cakeboss and stargazing.
JOY IWAMOTO – UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF EXTERNAL RELATIONS
Ms. Iwamoto is a second-year Linguistics major in UCSD’s Eleanor Roosevelt
College. Originally from Huntington Beach, California, Ms. Iwamoto was a member of her high
school’s Model UN program. This fall will mark her sixth year participating in Model United
Nations. Aside from Model UN, Ms. Iwamoto is a black belt in karate. She also swims on
UCSD’s Club Swim Team and enjoys learning about Japanese language and culture.
ALEXANDER BERRY – UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF COMMITTEES
Mr. Berry is a second-year Political Science major from Granada Hills, California. He is deeply
interested in history and is also fascinated in psychology. Mr. Berry is a movie buff and is
usually watching a film in his free time. As an Eagle Scout, he also loves being out in nature and
goes snorkeling at La Jolla Cove as often as he can!
TABITHA MOLSTRE – UNDER-SECRETARY-GENERAL OF CRISIS STAFF
Ms. Molstre is a third-year Political Science-Public Law major and Literature: Writing minor.
She is from Temecula, California, known for its wineries and ranches. She’s always loved seeing
what people can create when they put their minds to it.
We are joined by more than 50 other students of the University of California, San
Diego in helping to host TritonMUN XX – Fall 2019. We would like to thank them
for their help, knowledge, and dedication to hosting the best TritonMUN yet!
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HOTEL INFORMATION: SHERATON LA JOLLA HOTEL
TRITONMUN DISCOUNTED GROUP RATE: $155/NIGHT
Sheraton is only able to hold a certain number of rooms at the this rate, so the rate discount is
first come, first served.
Cost: Our discounted group rate is $155.00/night plus tax (net rate: 1-4 person occupancy)
Rooms: 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed
Parking: Paid car and bus parking is available
Advantages of using the Sheraton La Jolla Hotel:
• Right across the street from UCSD
• Resort-style hotel and property
• All guest rooms are equipped with Free WiFi, refrigerator, microwave, in-room coffee
• Next door to La Jolla Village Square Shopping Center – Starbucks, Whole Foods,
restaurants, movie theaters, shopping
• Outstanding on-site Humphreys Restaurant
CONTACT:
Mark Kuper
SCHOOL COORDINATOR
PHONE: (858) 452-4012
EMAIL: mkuper@sheratonlj.com
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SCHEDULE
FALL TRITONMUNS ARE ONE DAY CONFERENCES
SPRING TRITONMUNS ARE TWO DAY CONFERENCES
DAY 1
SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2020
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
8:45 AM - 9:30 AM Check-in PC Theater Lobby
9:30 AM - 10:10 AM Opening Ceremony Price Center Theater
10:20 AM - 12:45 PM Committee Session I Committee Rooms
10:20 PM - 10:30 AM Advisor Logistics Briefing PC Theater Lobby
12:45 PM - 2:05 PM Lunch Price Center
1:45 PM - 2:05 PM Head Delegate Feedback Meeting SLC (4th Floor)
2:15 PM - 4:00 PM Committee Session II Committee Rooms
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM Day 1 Advisor Feedback Meeting SLC (4th Floor)
4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Break PC and SSC Buildings
4:15 PM - 6:00 PM Committee Session III Committee Rooms
DAY 2
SUNDAY, APRIL 19TH, 2020
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
9:20 AM - 11:45 AM Committee Session IV Committee Rooms
11:45 AM - 12:50 AM Lunch Price Center
1:00 AM - 2:50 PM Committee Session V Committee Rooms
1:10 PM - 2:00 PM Day 2 Advisor Feedback Meeting SLC (4th Floor)
2:50 PM - 3:15 PM Break PC and SSC Buildings
3:15 PM - 4:00 PM Closing Ceremony Price Center Theater
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COMMITTEE ROOMS
All Ceremonies and Committees will take place in Price Center and the Student Services Center.
OPENING CEREMONY: Price Center West Theater
CLOSING CEREMONY: Price Center West Theater
ROOM LOCATION
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Price Center Theater
(UNHCR)
World Intellectual Property Organization
Thurgood Marshall College Room
(WIPO)
World Health Organization
Eleanor Roosevelt College Room
(WHO)
Disarmament & International Security Committee
Earl Warren College Room
(DISEC)
Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Green Table Room
(FIFA)
Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional
Bear Room
Forum (ASEAN)
International Congress of Women Red Shoe Room
Facebook Board of Directors & Advisors Snake Path Room
The Scramble for Mars Conference Room 400
JCC: The Iran Cabinet Conference Room 260
JCC: The United States Cabinet Conference Room 300
ADVISOR LOUNGE Student Leadership Chambers (4th Floor)
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MAPS AND DIRECTIONS
CAMPUS MAPS
UCSD CAMPUS MAPS
https://maps.ucsd.edu/
GOOGLE MAPS
https://www.google.com/maps/place/UCSD/8
PARKING INFORMATION
Directions from I-5 to Gilman Parking Structure:
● Exit La Jolla Village Drive (exit 28) and go West.
● Turn right at first stoplight, Villa La Jolla Drive, and get in the left lane.
● Continue driving straight to enter Gilman Parking Structure.
Directions to Bus Drop Off:
● From Interstate 5, exit La Jolla Village Drive (exit 28) and go West.
● Go past the stoplight at Villa La Jolla Drive and get in the right lane.
● Take the right-hand turnoff (Gilman Drive).
● Turn right onto Gilman Drive.
● Turn left onto Myers Drive at stop light.
● Turn right at the stop sign onto Rupertus Way.
● Drop off students and chaperones at the shuttle/bus stop on the right.
*Please note that parking is not permitted in MTS/city/shuttle bus zones
Bus Drop-Off
Gilman
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DIRECTIONS TO OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES
Opening Ceremony Location: Price Center West Theater
Closing Ceremony Location: Price Center West Theater
Walking from Rupertus Lane:
• Head North towards Price Center, past the Student Services Center
• FOR PRICE CENTER WEST THEATER:
o Turn left on Lyman Lane
o Turn right onto Library Walk
o Before passing the water fountain, take a slight right and go down the stairs
o The entrance to Price Center Theater will be on your left
Walking from Gilman Parking Structure:
• Exit the structure and walk North along Russell Lane
• Make a left on Rupertus Lane
• Once you have past the Student Services Center, head North towards Price Center
• FOR PRICE CENTER WEST THEATER:
o Turn left on Lyman Lane
o Turn right onto Library Walk
o Before passing the water fountain, take a slight right and go down the stairs
o The entrance to Price Center Theater will be on your left10
CONFERENCE MAP
All Head Chairs will walk their committees to their Committee Rooms after Opening Ceremony.
Price Center East
Price Center West
Triton Statue11
MEETING ROOM LOCATIONS
PRICE CENTER: FIRST FLOOR
● Price Center Theater and Lobby (Price Center West)
● Price Center Food Court (Price Center East)
PRICE CENTER: SECOND FLOOR
● Sun God Lounge (Directly above PC Theater)
● Bear Room (Price Center West)
● Red Shoe Room (Price Center West)
● Eleanor Roosevelt College Room (Price Center West)
● John Muir College Room (Price Center East)
PRICE CENTER: THIRD FLOOR
● Sixth College Meeting Room (Price Center East)
PRICE CENTER: FOURTH FLOOR
● Forum Meeting Room (Price Center East)
● Governance Chambers (Price Center East)
● Student Leadership Chambers (Price Center East)
STUDENT SERVICES CENTER
● Meeting Room 300 (3rd Floor)
● Meeting Room 400 (4th Floor)
● Meeting Room 554 (5th Floor)12 ATTIRE The Dress Code at TritonMUN is Western Business Attire. What is Western Business Attire? Western business attire, or international standard business attire, serves as customary dress for workplaces. It entails wearing a suit, which is made up of trousers, a matching jacket, a button- down dress shirt, and a tie. Skirts and dresses may also be worn as long as they fall to an appropriate length for a professional setting. The main thing to remember is to always insure that your appearance is tidy and put-together. If you are unsure if you attire is appropriate for this setting, please refer to the guidelines in this website. https://www.thebalancecareers.com/gender-neutral-interview-and-business-clothing-2061166 This has advice about how to pick out a blazer, suit or business dress. It also includes some helpful tips about shoes, bags and color psychology. https://bestdelegate.com/a-beginners-guide-to-model-un-fashion/ This has advice about suits for a MUN conference and advice about how to wear a tie. https://normun.weebly.com/business-attire-for-men.html Youtube is also a great resource for videos of tying a tie.
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WAIVER
Participant’s Name (Please Print):____________________________________________
Last First
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT _______________________________
REGISTERED/RECOGNIZED STUDENT or CAMPUS ORGANIZATION (RSO)/(RCO)
NAME of RSO/RCO:___________________________________________________
PARTICIPANT
SPORTING EVENT DESCRIPTION:______________________________________________________
SPORTING EVENT DATE(S) Begins:_________________________ Ends:_______________________
Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement
Waiver: In consideration of permission to participate in the sporting event noted above, on an off campus, as a
member of the ______________________________________________, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives
or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Regents of the University of California, its
directors, officers, employees, agents, and __________________________________________________ and its officers
and members from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of The Regents of the University of
California and _________________________________________________ resulting in personal injury, accidents or
illnesses (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in activities, classes, observation,
and use of facilities, premises, or equipment.
Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor Date Signature of User Date
Assumption of Risks: Physical activity, outdoors or indoors, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks that
cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. _____________________________________________
may use facilities, venues, or public outdoor spaces and make available activities such as sporting activities and league
sports, classes, runs and races, outdoor adventures, community services, recitals and trips. Some of these involve strenuous
exertions of strength using various muscle groups, some involve quick movements involving speed and change of direction,
and others involve sustained physical activity which places stress on the cardiovascular system.
The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from 1) minor injuries such as scratches,
bruises, sprains, 2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks and concussions,
and 3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.
I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are
inherent in the activities made possible by________________________________________________________________.
I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.
Indemnification and Hold Harmless: I also agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD The Regents of the University of
California and ________________________________________________ and its officers and members HARMLESS from
any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees brought as a
result of my involvement in activities of __________________________________________________________________
and to reimburse them for any such expenses incurred.
Severability: The undersigned further expressly agrees that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is
intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the State of California and that if any portion thereof is
held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Acknowledgment of Understanding: I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement,
fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I
acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a complete and
unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.
Signature of Parent/Guardian of Minor Date Signature of Participant Date
Participant’s Age (if minor) _______
RSO/RCO 8/11 – Participant Waiver14 PRICE CENTER FOOD COURT BOMBAY COAST M-Fri: 10am-9pm • Sat: 10am-7pm • Sun: Closed For curry in a hurry and a wide range of dishes made fresh with the best quality ingredients and authentic Indian spices, go to Bombay Coast! Offering various Indian wrap sandwiches and many other healthy Indian offerings. BURGER KING Mon-Thurs: 24hrs • Friday: Closes at 12am • Sat: 8am-12am • Sun: 9:30am-12am Valuing high standards and commitment to excellence, Burger King proudly serves the best burgers in the business! Burgers, fries, and more - all freshly prepared - just the way you want it. After all, when you have it your way it just tastes better. JAMBA JUICE Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm • Sat-Sun: 9:30-4pm Jamba Juice offers fantastic new smoothies, boosts, and shots to treat your body better. LEMONGRASS Mon-Thurs: 9am-9pm • Fri: 9am-7pm • Sat: 10am-6pm • Sun: 11am-7pm Lemongrass Fresh Farm Plates are concentric around the fresh flavor of Lemongrass and fruits and vegetables that are at their peak and in season. Come enjoy a Farmer's Market favorite! PANDA EXPRESS Mon-Thurs: 9am-9pm • Fri: 9am-7pm • Sat: 11am-5pm • Sun: 11am-7pm Panda Express serves up gourmet Chinese food. From traditional Chinese favorites to fresh new taste creations, there is a delicious menu with something for everyone to enjoy. RUBIOS FRESH MEXICAN GRILL Mon-Thurs: 9am-9pm • Fri: 9am-8pm • Sat: 10:30am-6pm • Sun: 10:30am-5pm This campus favorite features made-to-order burritos, soft-shell tacos, quesadillas, char-grilled chicken breast salads, and seafood representative of the Baja, California region of Mexico. SANTORINI GREEK ISLAND GRILL Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-12am • Fri: 7:30am-9pm • Sat: 10am-7pm • Sun: 11am-12am Santorini Greek Grill's fresh-made Greek dishes contains the saltiness of the Aegean Sea, smells of oregano, fresh tastes from the Cycladic Islands and the nostalgia of the Mediterranean. SEED & SPROUT Mon-Fri: 9:30am-8pm • Sat: 10am-6pm • Sun: 10am-7pm On the foundation of macro-bowls, complete nutrition is served in a delightful combination of carbohydrates, protein, healthy fats, and additional vitamin and antioxidant boosters. SHOGUN SUSHI TERIYAKI Mon-Thurs: 10am-9pm • Fri: 10am-8pm • Sat-Sun: 11:30am-8pm Shogun Sushi & Fusion Noodle Cafe is the one stop to satisfy your sushi craving. This Japanese style restaurant offers an amazing array of fun, fresh, and tasty Japanese options. STARBUCKS Mon-Thurs: 7am-11pm • Fri: 7am-10PM • Sat: 8am-10pm • Sun: 9:30am-11pm
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SUBWAY
Mon-Fri: 7am-11pm • Sat: 8am-11pm • Sun: 9:30am-11pm
Craving a freshly toasted sub, salad, or savory cup of soup? With more than two million different
sandwich combinations available. Subway has what you're looking for. Subway eat fresh!
SUNSHINE MARKET
Mon-Thurs: 7am-9pm • Sat: 7am-6pm • Sun: 11am-5pm
The Sunshine Market is full of fabulous new grocery and lunch selections!
TAPIOCA EXPRESS
Mon-Fri: 9:30am-12am • Sat-Sun: 10:30am-12am
Tapioca Express redefines tea culture by incorporating sight, scent, and flavor into over 150
different drinks. Tapioca Express brings a taste of Taiwan for Boba enthusiasts to enjoy.16
POSITION PAPER INFORMATION
HOW TO WRITE A POSITION PAPER
Writing a position paper might appear to be a daunting task, especially for new delegates. But
with enough research, you will find that writing a position paper will be easy and useful.
Position papers are two pages in length, with an additional page for citations. Your position
paper should include a brief introduction followed by a comprehensive breakdown of your
country's position on the topics that are being discussed by the committee. A good position paper
will not only provide facts but also make proposals for resolutions. Additionally, the background
guide for your committee will contain questions to consider, make sure that your position paper
answers these questions.
Good position papers will include the following:
• A brief introduction to your country and its history concerning the topic and committee;
• How the issue affects your country;
• Your country's policies with respect to the issue and your country's justification for these
policies;
• Quotes from your country's leaders about the issue;
• Statistics to back up your country's position on the issue;
• Actions taken by your government with regard to the issue;
• Conventions and resolutions that your country has signed or ratified;
• UN actions that your country supported or opposed;
• What your country believes should be done to address the issue;
• What your country would like to accomplish in the committee's resolution; and
• How the positions of other countries affect your country's position.
Tips for good position papers:
• Keep it simple. To communicate strongly and effectively, avoid flowery wording and stick to
uncomplicated language and sentence structure.
• Make it official. Try to use the seal of your country or create an "official" letterhead for your
position paper. The more realistic it looks; the more others will want to read it.
• Get organized. Give each separate idea or proposal its own paragraph. Make sure each
paragraph starts with a topic sentence.
• Cite your sources. Use footnotes or endnotes to show where you found your facts and
statistics. If you are unfamiliar with bibliographic form, look up the Modern Language
Association (MLA) guidelines at your school's library.17
• Read and reread. Leave time to edit your position paper. Ask yourself if the organization of
the paper makes sense and double-check your spelling and grammar.
• Speech! Speech! Do you plan to make an opening statement at your conference? A good
position paper makes a great introductory speech. During debate, a good position paper will
also help you to stick to your country's policies.
• Let the bullets fly. Try not to let your proposals become lost in a sea of information. For
speechmaking, create a bulleted list of your proposals along with your most important facts
and statistics so that you will not lose time looking for them during debate.
TRITONMUN POSITION PAPER GUIDELINES
• Position Papers are due at 11:59 PM on April 3rd, 2020
o Requests for extensions must be sent by the advisor to TritonMUN by March 30th.
• Position Papers can be submitted by ONE of two ways:
1. Advisors may submit all position papers for their delegates through a Google Form
link that is included in the advisor email
2. Email to: tritonpositionpapers@gmail.com
o Note: It is highly preferable that delegates submit their Paper using the Google Form,
the email is available in case of technological problems and for those without a Google
Account. Additionally, all Position Papers submitted after the deadline (this includes
extensions) must be submitted by a Google Form.
• For committees with one topic (all Fall Committees) there should be two pages for the
topic with an additional page for citations, for a total of 3 pages.
• Papers should be single-spaced in Times New Roman 12 pt. font and include no pictures.
• Please include the following sections for each committee topic:
o Background
o Past Actions by the Committee
o Position of your Country/Person
o Possible Solutions
• At the top of each paper, include your country/person, name, committee, and topic.18 SAMPLE POSITION PAPER Country: Romania Name: King Triton Committee: International Labor Organization Topic: Globalization and Development In the past two decades, the rapidly growing world trend has been toward globalization. With the emergence of the internet as a means of communication and the increasing accessibility of international trade physical barriers are not the only barriers withering away. Protective tariffs are plummeting, and free trade agreements are becoming more prevalent. Romania appreciates that globalization creates favorable situations for expansion of commercial as well as economic assets. In the past year, Romania has seen a foreign direct investment (FDI) increase of 199%. Inward FDI increased from EURO 234 million in 2005 to EURO 699 million in 2006. However, Romania realizes that increased globalization does not automatically produce more equality. Globalization and Development can contribute to the advancement of the overall international human condition; however, the delegation of Romania recognizes that without proper regulation the potential for advancement will remain limited to an elite few individuals, businesses, and nations. Unless checked and aimed toward the common good, globalization cannot effectively serve the global community. Crucial in dealing with the complexities of globalization, good governance must act with solidarity and responsibility. Romania believes that in involving people in globalization we must promote moral values, democratic principles, inclusive global political culture, institutions that safeguard both individual civil rights and inherent freedoms, and the common good. In addition, coping with the influx of information from globalization governments must act with solidarity and insight. Access to digital education will undoubtedly result in the confidence of citizens in their respective administrations and allow for a greater degree of transparency, and therefore a lesser degree of corruption. Romania believes the multinational business community has the ability and the obligation to support pertinent values in human rights, labor standards, and environmental preservation. As stated by the president, Mr. Traion Basescu, Romania feels a "heartfelt attachment to multilateralism, as an effective instrument designed to identify the adequate answers to the challenges brought by globalization." Romania is party to the majority of multilateral treaties and conventions identified as such by the Secretary General in the context of the Millennium Summit in 2001. Romania has always supported innovative and effective ways of establishing cooperation within and between regional organizations. As one of the newest members of the European Union, Romania is an active member of the World Trade Organization and looks forward to offering its support to the redirection of globalization to best benefit the global community. *MLA Citations from this paper were omitted.
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TRITONMUN RULES OF PROCEDURE
Adopted Monday, August 5th, 2019
A. General Rules
1. Exceptions: Rules of Procedure may change at the discretion of the Committee
Chairs and the Upper Secretariat who will be required to communicate such
changes to all affected delegates.
2. Staff Powers: The Secretary-General will open and close the conference during
formal ceremonies. Members of the Upper Secretariat will also supervise
members of the Secretariat and conference staff throughout the conference. Head
and Vice Chairs will declare the opening and closing of all committee sessions,
rule on points and motions, moderate debate, and choose committee award
recipients. Chairs will have the power to rule a motion “dilatory” based on its
level of disruptiveness to the committee proceedings. The Upper Secretariat and
additional conference staff members will oversee activities outside of debate.
3. Language: English is the official working language of the conference.
4. Attendance: Registered delegates are required to attend all committee sessions
unless a written request is submitted to the delegate’s Committee Chairs and is
approved by that delegate’s advisor. Admittance into the conference is subject to
the delegation’s submittal of the required fees and registration forms by or before
the due date.
5. Courtesy: Exemplifying courteous and diplomatic behavior to the Secretariat,
advisors, and delegates is an absolute expectation of TritonMUN participants.
Failure to comply may result in Committee Chairs or Upper Secretariat members
invoking a call to order. In extreme cases, the TritonMUN Secretariat reserves the
right to expel delegates from their committee room.
6. Attire: Delegates are highly encouraged to wear Western Business Attire. Any
exceptions must be brought to the attention of the Secretary-General or an
authorized member of the Upper Secretariat by an advisor. Exceptions will not be
considered for a country’s national dress, or any other large deviation from
Western Business Attire.
7. Credentials: Delegates are required to wear credentials at all times. Credentials
will be issued to the advisor of each delegation upon arrival at the conference.
8. Quorum: At least 50% of the TritonMUN Secretariat-assigned voting members
within a committee must be present for debate to be declared open.
9. Electronic Devices: Laptops and tablets may be used in committee at the
discretion of the Head Chair. Rarely will Chairs allow electronics without a
suspension of the rules. If a delegate does not have access to the aforementioned
devices, phones will be accepted, with prior notification given to the Committee
Chairs or Upper Secretariat. Delegates must use electronics appropriately.
Electronics which are not used appropriately will be confiscated by the Secretariat
and given to the delegate’s advisor. Delegates may retrieve their electronics at the
discretion of their advisor after the committee session has been suspended.
10. Position Papers: Delegates are required to submit a position paper per committee
topic in order to qualify to win most committee awards. Position papers should
explain the topic background, past international actions, national policy, and20
possible solutions. Position papers must be submitted by or before the deadline to
the appropriate link/email.
11. Awards: Committee awards will be decided upon by the dais. Awards will be
given on the basis of topic knowledge and understanding (including position
paper work), diplomatic skill, and committee insight. TritonMUN awards the
following awards to delegates: Best Delegate (Gavel), Outstanding Delegate(s),
Honorable Mention(s), and Research Award(s). TritonMUN awards the following
awards to teams: Best Large Delegation Award, Outstanding Large Delegation
Award, Best Small Delegation Award, Outstanding Small Delegation Award, and
Honorable Mention Delegation Awards. All awards are presented during the
Closing Ceremony of the conference.
B. Debate Procedure
1. Roll Call: The Rapporteur will conduct roll call at the beginning of each
committee session. They may, at their discretion, conduct a roll call at any point
during formal debate. Delegates may announce themselves as “present” or
“present and voting”.
i. Present: Delegates declaring themselves “present” announce their
intention to participate in committee and indicate their nation’s concern
for the issues at hand.
ii. Present and Voting: Delegates declaring themselves “present and voting”
indicate that the issues at hand are ones of grave concern to their state.
Delegates who announce themselves as “present and voting” deliberately
forfeit their right to abstain on any substantive measures put to a vote.
2. Setting the Agenda: Committees that have multiple numbered agenda topics (as
per the Background Guide) are required to order the agenda at the beginning of
formal debate.
i. Delegates may suggest a preferred Agenda order when Motioning to Order
the Agenda (C 7). Enough motions to exhaust the combinations of topics
will be accepted by the Chair. The committee will then vote on the
motions on the floor in the order they were received. The first motion to
be passed by a majority of the committee will be regarded as the Order of
Agenda.
3. Speaker’s List: After setting the agenda, the Chair will open the floor to a Motion
to Set the Speaker’s List. After the motion passes, delegates will be able to add
their countries to the Speaker’s List. The Speaker’s List will be active when the
committee is in formal debate without a moderated caucus, unmoderated caucus,
or other procedural motion.
i. Speaking time will be set at a standard one minute unless otherwise
amended by delegates. Chair discretion will be honored if any of the
speaking times are ruled dilatory. These time limitations shall not undercut
a minimum of thirty seconds nor exceed a maximum of two minutes for
General Assembly Committees or three minutes for Specialized
Committees.
4. Speeches: Following the order prescribed by the Speaker's List, delegates will be
recognized by the Chair and will be permitted to speak on the issue at hand within
the time prescribed (see B 3 i).21
i. Comments: Delegates may wish to comment on speeches after a speaker
has yielded their time to the floor. Commenting delegates are chosen at the
Chair’s discretion. Commenting delegates should refer specifically to the
previous delegate’s speech and should not offer their own speech.
1. Change Number: The number of comments permitted after a
speaker yields to the floor may be changed at any time by moving
to do so and successfully attaining a simple majority of the
committee. If comments are allowed, the default number of
comments is two for General Assembly Committees and three for
Specialized Committees. A motion to change the number of
comments to zero will be considered a Motion to Disallow
Comments (C 10).
2. Change Time: The duration permitted for each comment may be
modified at any time by motion, contingent upon its reception by a
simple majority. Default comment time is thirty seconds for
General Assembly Committees and forty-five seconds for
Specialized Committees. The Chair will use the default times
unless amended by the committee.
ii. Questions: Delegates may wish to question the speaker after yielding their
time to points of information or questions. Delegates with questions are
chosen at the Chair’s discretion.
1. The response time for a question will be counted against the
speaking time. Questions may be asked until the speaker has
exhausted their time. Questions must not be of excessive length
(determined at Chair’s discretion).
5. Moderated Caucus: A moderated caucus may be used to address a specific topic
and direct the focus of the content of debate. Moderated caucuses must be for a
specific topic, with a specific duration, and with a specific individual speaking
time.
i. Extension: A delegate can motion for an extension of a moderated caucus
after the caucus expires and the Chair opens the floor to any points or
motions. By a simple majority, a moderated caucus may be extended, after
which no additional extensions will be considered. The extension may not
be for longer than half of the initial time. Extensions may not alter
individual speaking times or the specific topic.
ii. Consultation of the Whole: When delegates wish to gauge opinions of the
entire committee, they may call for a Consultation of the Whole. Should
the motion pass by a simple majority, the entire committee will be
afforded time to speak on the designated issue.
1. The motioning delegate must specify both the topic and the
speaking time.
2. Delegates desiring to do so may forfeit their time by saying “pass”
when called upon.
3. The motioning delegate must specify which manner shall be used
for choosing speakers: alphabetical order, seating order, or
alternating caucus order.22
iii. Delegates must address the topic of the moderated caucus during their
speeches. Any speech not on the topic will be ruled Out of Order by the
Chair.
6. Informal or Unmoderated Caucus: Unmoderated caucuses are an opportunity for
delegates to discuss events in committee without the structure of formal debate.
When motioning to enter unmoderated caucus, delegates must offer the duration.
This duration is subject to approval by the dais before it may be voted upon by the
committee. During unmoderated caucus, delegates may move and speak freely
throughout the room. However, when unmoderated caucuses end delegates will be
expected to move quickly and quietly to their seats.
i. Extension: A delegate can motion for an extension of an unmoderated
caucus after the caucus expires and the Chair opens the floor to any points
or motions. By a simple majority, an unmoderated caucus may be
extended by a set time, after which no additional extensions will be
considered.
7. Presentation of Draft Resolutions (Formal Caucus): After working papers have
been submitted to the dais for its review, they are reclassified as draft resolutions.
These draft resolutions are then presented to the committee in Formal Caucus.
During formal caucus, the draft resolutions will be displayed and presented to the
committee by representatives from the draft resolution’s sponsors. The Motion to
Present Draft Resolutions must include the times for presentations and for a
question and answer period. Delegates with questions are chosen at the Chair’s
discretion.
C. Points and Motions
1. Quorum: Quorum will be considered met when at least 50% of the assigned
voting members are present. Specialized Committees will meet quorum if at least
one representative from 50% of the assigned voting delegations are present.
2. Motion to Open Formal Debate: When quorum is met and the committee believes
that formal debate on the matter at hand should begin, a Motion to Open Formal
Debate will be in order. The motion passes with a simple majority.
3. Motion to Close Formal Debate: When the committee believes that formal debate
over the matter at hand has culminated (or when the committee runs out of time),
a Motion to Close Formal Debate will be in order. After two speakers for the
motion and two speakers against the motion have spoken, the committee may pass
the motion with a simple majority.
4. Point of Personal Privilege: In the event that a delegate faces a condition in which
they feel uncomfortable in the committee room or are unable to hear a speaker,
they will be able to interrupt the speaker to express a Point of Personal Privilege.
5. Point of Order: If a delegate observes an incorrect use of these Rules of
Procedure, they may call a Point of Order to correct the error. Points of Order
should not be used to interrupt a speaker unless the speech directly violates the
Rules of Procedure.
6. Point of Inquiry: Delegates that have a question for the Chair regarding
procedural matters should raise a Point of Inquiry. The Chair will answer the
question to the best of their ability.23
7. Order the Agenda: Once quorum is met and the committee enters formal debate,
delegates will move to order the agenda, assuming the committee is hosting
multiple topics.
i. All agenda topics will be regarded by the entire committee.
ii. The Chair will choose how many permutations of the agenda are
proposed. Once the Chair has recorded all possible proposed orders,
delegates will vote on the options in the order in which they were
received.
iii. A simple majority of votes allocated to an order will automatically be
adopted. Any proceeding orders will be disregarded.
8. Open Substantive Debate: When the committee believes that substantive debate
over a selected agenda topic should begin, a Motion to Open Substantive Debate
will be in order. The motion passes with a simple majority.
9. Motion to Open/Close/Re-Open the Speaker’s List: After opening substantive
debate, delegates will be invited to move to open the Speaker’s List.
Subsequently, the Chair will request that any delegates that would like to be
added to the Speaker’s List raise their placards. The Chair will add the delegates
to the Speaker’s List in an unbiased procedure. The Speaker’s List will activate in
descending order once the committee enters substantive debate without an
interrupting motion. If the Speaker’s List is exhausted, substantive debate is
automatically closed, and the committee will enter voting bloc. Closing the
Speaker’s List simply means that no more delegates may be added to the
Speaker’s List, and this motion may be reversed by a Motion to Re-Open the
Speaker’s List. After resuming debate from a different motion, it will
automatically restart if there are no other points or motions on the floor.
i. The content of speeches should be relevant to the regarded topic at all
times.
ii. Speaking time will be set to the rules stated in B 3 i.
10. Motion to Allow/Disallow Comments/Questions: When the Speaker’s List is first
opened, delegates will vote on whether to allow or disallow comments/questions
on speeches. At any time during which the Speaker’s List is active and
comments/questions are allowed, delegates may Motion to Disallow
Comments/Questions. However, if comments/questions are disallowed, they
cannot be allowed again for the duration of that Speaker’s List.
11. Motion to be Added to/Removed from the Speaker’s List: Delegates may send a
note to the dais requesting to be added to or removed from the Speaker’s List.
Delegates may not be added if the Speaker’s List is closed.
12. Suspend Debate: Delegates who wish to halt all committee functions until the
next session of the same day may Motion to Suspend Debate.
13. Adjourn Debate: At the end of a day’s final session, delegates may Motion to
Adjourn Debate within their committee.
14. Close Substantive Debate: When the committee believes the agenda topic has
reached its conclusion, a Motion to Close Substantive Debate will be in order.
After hearing from two speakers for the motion and two speakers against the
motion and a simple majority passes the motion, the committee will move into24
voting procedure on the matter, as closing substantive debate includes terminating
the Speaker’s List and thus moving into voting bloc.
15. Right of Reply: In the event that a delegate receives an excessively abusive
remark in the form of a public announcement, a delegate can appeal for a Right of
Reply. This must be submitted to the dais as a written note and will be processed
solely at the Chair’s discretion.
16. Points and Motions Precedence:
Points and Motions Rule Debatable
Quorum C1 No
Open Formal Debate C2 No
Point of Personal Privilege C4 No
Point of Order C5 No
Point of Inquiry C6 No
Close Formal Debate C3 2 for 2 against
Order the Agenda C7 No
Open Substantive Debate C8 No
Open/Close/Re-Open the Speaker’s List C9 No
Allow/Disallow Comments/Questions C 10 2 for 2 against
Added/Removed on the Speaker’s List C 11 No
Right of Reply C 15 No
Close Substantive Debate C 14 2 for 2 against
Adjourn Debate C 13 No
Suspend Debate C 12 No
Extend Previous Caucus B 5/6 i No
Informal/Unmoderated Caucus B6 No
Moderated Caucus B5 No
Consultation of the Whole B 5 ii No
Present Draft Resolutions (Formal Caucus) B7 No
Change Speaking Time B3i No
Change the Number of Comments B4i1 No
Change Comment Time B4i2 No
Introduction of a Working Paper D 2 ii No
Introduction of an Unfriendly Amendment D 3 ii 2 No
Enter Voting Bloc E2i 2 for 2 against
Exit Voting Bloc E 2 vi No
Reorder Draft Resolutions E1 No
Divide the Question E2v No
Roll Call Vote E 2 iii No
Adopt by Acclamation E 2 iv By Objection
D. Working Papers, Draft Resolutions, and Amendments
1. Working Papers: Serve as a description of possible solutions to the current topic.25
i.Working papers are in no capacity official papers.
ii.Working papers have no formalized formatting requirements.
iii.Signatories are not required for working papers.
iv. The dais will specify the minimum number of signatories required for
working papers to become draft resolutions.
2. Draft Resolutions: Draft resolutions constitute a description of a course of action
that a committee as a whole may wish to take.
i. Draft resolutions are required to follow the conference resolution format.
ii. Draft resolutions must have a sponsor and the proper number of
signatories.
iii. Draft resolutions become resolutions only after they are passed in voting
bloc.
3. Amendments: Delegates may submit amendments to alter draft resolutions on the
floor.
i. Friendly Amendments:
1. All sponsors of the draft resolution must be a sponsor or signatory
to the friendly amendment.
2. Once submitted to the dais, friendly amendments are immediately
incorporated into the draft resolution.
ii. Unfriendly Amendments:
1. Unfriendly amendments must have ⅕ of the committee as
signatories to it.
2. Unfriendly amendments must first be introduced on the floor of the
committee which will immediately move into voting procedure on
it. To send an unfriendly amendment into voting bloc, a simple
majority is required. After the voting procedure on the unfriendly
amendment, debate will return to the Speaker’s List.
E. Voting
1. Reordering Draft Resolutions: Draft resolutions may be reordered prior to a vote
on any draft resolution by simple majority vote. The delegate making the motion
must propose the new order, although the Chair will accept suggestions on
alternative orders of draft resolutions from other delegates if the motion is in
order.
2. Voting Procedures:
i. Enter Voting Bloc: Delegates wishing to vote on draft resolutions must
move into voting bloc. A Motion to Enter Voting Bloc requires two
speakers for and two speakers against, and if such a motion passes, debate
is suspended in favor of moving into voting bloc. This motion is
automatically passed, without speakers for or against, if the committee
closes substantive debate.
ii. Standard Voting Procedure: Voting for substantive matters requires a
simple majority and will be conducted by the dais while delegates use
placards to vote. Delegates will be permitted to vote “Yes”, “No”, or
“Abstain”.
iii. Roll Call: A delegate may Motion for a Roll Call Vote, which will bring
about Roll Call Voting Procedure. During a Roll Call Vote, the member26
states in committee will be called in alphabetical order for their delegates
to vote “Yes”, “Yes with Rights”, “Abstain”, “No”, or “No with Rights”.
If a delegate passes in the first round of roll call, they will not be allowed
to abstain.
1. Delegates who vote with rights will be afforded 30 seconds of
speaking time after the committee has exited voting bloc to speak.
iv. Motion to Adopt by Acclamation: If a Motion to Adopt by Acclamation is
called for, then the Chair will accept any objections to the motion from
delegates. If there are no objections from delegates, then the resolution
automatically is passed. If there are objections, then the motion fails, and
the committee returns to voting procedure.
v. Division of the Question: If a Motion to Divide the Question is passed,
then the prescribed operative clause(s) will be voted on separately as if
they were unfriendly amendments.
1. All suggestions to separate the operative clauses will be voted on
in the order they were received.
2. Divisions that receive majority support from the committee will be
included in the adopted resolution, while divisions that do not
receive majority support will be excluded from the resolution.
vi. Exit Voting Bloc: At any time during voting procedure, delegates may
Motion to Exit Voting Bloc. This motion will pass with a simple majority.27
RULES OF PROCEDURE (SPECIALIZED/CRISIS ADDENDUM)
Individualized Rules of Procedures
for each Specialized Body can be
found on the “Committees” page
on our website (tritonmun.org).
Each individualized Rules of Procedure Guide
is slightly modified from the above Rules of
Procedure that is used across all General Body
Committees at TritonMUN. Differences allow
each committee’s debate to take a slightly
different form that will best precipitate debate,
given the committee’s style, topics, and roster.28 SPECIALIZED AND CRISIS COMMITTEES DELEGATE MANUAL This guide should help you to understand how specialized and crisis committees function and make your transition from a General Assembly body as smooth as possible. PROCEDURES: In specialized and crisis committees, debate will primarily occur in the form of moderated caucuses and unmoderated caucuses. Since topics require a very fast paced simulation, the standard General Assembly (GA) practice of presenting formal speeches is pushed aside in favor of methods of debate which can facilitate rapid communication while cutting back on procedural matters as much as possible. This means that in committee, you should expect to adopt a perpetual moderated caucus. This will only be broken up by the occasional unmoderated caucus in order to write directives or enter voting bloc. It is however, not uncommon for delegates to motion for the temporary suspension of rules to accommodate any practical matters, such as the suspension of debate to hear a committee update, or to introduce to the committee newly received intelligence reports which cannot wait. Since delegates will need to pass many directives throughout the course of the committee, expect to enter and exit voting bloc many times throughout the course of the conference in order to rapidly pass new actions. TAKING ACTION (CRISIS COMMITTEES ONLY): In any crisis committee, the ultimate outcome of the situation will depend upon the actions of the delegates present. Unlike in other committees, delegates will be receiving updates on the situation from the crisis team, and as such, will need to be able to take action rapidly. This is why resolutions are thrown out in favor of directives, which you can think of as essentially resolutions with the perambulatory clauses stripped out and containing only the clauses necessary to achieve action. Actions in the TritonMUN crisis committees will occur primarily through the use of personal or committee directives. PERSONAL DIRECTIVES (CRISIS COMMITTEES ONLY): A personal directive is an action undertaken solely by the character you represent using the personal portfolio powers available to you. This is written in the form of a standard directive, and is sent directly to the crisis staff without any need to address the committee on a whole. These directives, in contrast to many resolutions, should be incredibly specific. In a standard Model UN committee, the language used in resolutions is typically quite broad, but in a crisis the sole purpose of a directive is to undertake action. Therefore, the personal directive should be as straightforward, direct, and detailed as possible in order to ensure that those actions are executed properly by the crisis staff. COMMITTEE DIRECTIVES (CRISIS COMMITTEES ONLY): A committee directive is an action which has the expressed approval of the committee as a whole and carries the power of all the members present put together. Delegates will need to use committee directives when taking actions that will involve the entirety of the committee or when the action possesses great importance. Unlike personal directives, committee directives will still require signatories and sponsors, and will need to be voted upon in committee before it takes effect. However, the great power of utilizing a committee directive means that it will still be very worthwhile to pursue these, especially if your character’s own powers means that you cannot influence the crisis personally.
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DIRECTIVE WRITING TIPS (CRISIS COMMITTEES ONLY):
First and foremost, remember that the goal of writing directives, both personal and committee
wide, is to achieve a specific action.
Write your directives with the preferences of both your character and your country in mind. It is
not enough to simply write detailed and specific directives if the actions undertaken go contrary
to country policy. Here at TritonMUN, we are looking forward to not only brilliant and creative
directives, but also directives that are primarily based upon a realistic position based upon your
character’s historic personality.
POSITION PAPER FORMATTING:
The standard TritonMUN format for position papers will not necessarily apply. Instead, we hope
that this secondary form can be used if you have any concerns about the standard formatting:
1.) Topic Background: In this first section, you should include a brief description of the historical
climate leading up to the events of the topic.
2.) Goals and Preferences: Identify the goals and preferences of the committee. Use information
from previous policies and incidents to best judge the situation. Remember, your outlook will be
fundamental to predicting how the committee will unfold and will grant insight on the decision-
making processes of each committee.
3.) Personal Beliefs: Describe what your character’s personal beliefs and preferences are in
relation to the topic. To what set of ideas or principles do they adhere, and how might these
principles influence their decision making? Since many of the characters do not have extensive
biographies available, look not only at their personal lives, but also at the political institutions
that they were a part of in order to formulate an approximate analysis of their personal character.
For example, consider the different ways a military official and diplomatic official would handle
the crisis. This section will necessarily be your own personal interpretation of the character, and
may not be completely accurate to history. This is to be expected; what we seek is the personal
analysis and interpretation of your own character based on your own research.
4.) Plan of Action: In this final section, describe what your intended plan of action is with
regards to the committee. Understandably, in crisis committees, all plans may fall apart upon
first contact with the enemy, but a focused and detailed plan will still be very useful in planning
out new moves, and will help you form the necessary alliances as the situation develops.
MILITARY ACTIONS (CRISIS COMMITTEES ONLY):
For these committees, we are seeking to produce a simulation which will try to adhere to realism
as much as possible. For this reason, all military directives in this committee should be goal
driven and focused on the strategic objectives. The micromanagement of military forces will be
done by crisis, who will be representing subordinate officers, and not by delegates representing
high level officials.
Crisis will be working with historical military Orders of Battle (OOBs) to depict any armed
conflict that may arise throughout the course of the crisis committees. Since the crisis is going to
be progressing over a relatively short period of time in real life, the addition of new troops into
the crisis will not occur. The forces available to each nation at the beginning of the crisis will be
all of the forces available for the duration of the entire crisis, so act accordingly with this
information in mind. Even the swiftest mobilization of troops will take anywhere from severalYou can also read
